Pacers vs. Pistons Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 29th, 2025

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Mark your calendars for January 29th, 2025, when the Pacers and Pistons collide in an NBA game in Indianapolis, IN at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Pacers vs. Pistons betting tip and prediction

Don't miss the Eastern Conference clash taking place on January 29th, 2025, starting at 18:00. The Pacers enters as -6.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Pacers were 24 point underdogs but lost the game to Pistons, 122-103. The over/under for the upcoming game is 229 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 227 points, and the under was victorious.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Pacers are making 37.2% of their 3-pointers this season. The Pistons are converting on 36.3% of their 3-pointers. Pacers are attempting 38% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Pistons are taking 41% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Indiana Pacers

How are the Pacers playing this season?

The Pacers comes into this game with a 25-20 record, and they are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pacers win their most recent game?

Yes, Pacers defeated the Spurs, 136-98. Pascal Siakam scored 25 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Pacers

The leading scorer for the Pacers this season is Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 20.2 points per game. In the last game, he scored 51.75 points in DraftKings and 52.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Pacers

Coming into the January 29th, 2025 contest, Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 7.4 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 51.75 points in DraftKings and 52.7 fantasy points in FanDuel. Tyrese Haliburton has a team-high 8.7 assists per game. He scored 48.25 DraftKings points and 48.6 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Pacers is Andrew Nembhard (1.2 steals per game). He has 45.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 47.1 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Myles Turner is leading the way for the Pacers with 2 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 28 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.4 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Pacers Team Analysis

The Pacers' point differential this season is 0.7 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. They are averaging 115.5 points per game while allowing 114.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pacers are making 12.7 shots per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pacers are making 16.2 per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.

Projected Pacers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pistons, the Pacers' starting lineup consisted of Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton. For the upcoming matchup, the Pacers has the following injuries: Isaiah Jackson is out (achilles) and James Wiseman is out (achilles).

Detroit Pistons

How are the Pistons playing this season?

The Pistons head this game with a 23-23 record, and they are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pistons win their most recent game?

No, Pistons came up short against the Cavaliers, 110-91. Cade Cunningham scored 23 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pistons

The leading scorer for the Pistons this season is Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 24.8 points per game. Cade Cunningham also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.56. In the last game, scored 35.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.1 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Pistons

Jalen Duren is leading the way with 9.9 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 41.5 points in DraftKings and 41.7 in FanDuel. Cade Cunningham is dishing out a team-high 9.4 assists per game. He has 35.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.1 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Pistons' leader is Ausar Thompson with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 14 DraftKings fantasy points and 15.2 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Pistons is Isaiah Stewart, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game. He scored 11 DraftKings fantasy points and 9.3 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Pistons Team Analysis

The Pistons' point differential this season is -1.1 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.8 points per game while allowing 112.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pistons are making 13.2 shots per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pistons are making 15.6 per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA.

Projected Pistons' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pacers, the Pistons' starting five were Jalen Duren, Troy Brown Jr., Stanley Umude, Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham. For the upcoming matchup, Pistons has the following injury: Jaden Ivey is out (leg).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Pacers coming into this game as -6.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Pacers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Pacers are a -6.5 money line favorite for the game against the Pistons, and the suggestion is to pick the Pacers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Pacers and Pistons is 229 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Pacers and Pistons have combined for just 6 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.